Professional Courses

We run courses throughout the year to complement your continuous professional development as a marine biologist

 

Our professional courses are run by industry leading experts who draw on their extensive expertise to help you develop your skills, knowledge and experience.  All courses are designed to not only impart the content in a way that is easy to learn but also to give you the opportunity to ask questions that are pertinent to your particular situation.    

The friendly environment and opportunity to engage with and share knowledge and information with peers makes these not only a valuable learning experience but also an enjoyable one.

If there’s a topic not covered that you would like to see please contact us on events@mba.ac.uk

Upcoming Professional Courses

Juvenile plaice in the MBA aquaria
5 – 6 June 2023

Marine fish ID skills

The course is aimed at individuals with an interest in marine fish, wishing to gain practical experience of sampling and identifying marine fish. No previous experience on boats is required. All Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Professional Training Plymouth
One of the MBA's research vessels; MBA Sepia
24 – 28 July 2023

Boat-based marine ecological survey techniques

The course is aimed at individuals with an interest in marine ecology, wishing to gain practical experience of using marine ecological survey techniques on board a research vessel. No previous experience on boats is required

Professional Training Plymouth
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7 – 8 October 2023

Introduction to Plankton

Dive into the incredible world of Plankton with Marianne Wootton, Senior Analyst at CPR Survey and Training Coordinator for the Global Alliance of CPR Surveys!

Professional Training Plymouth